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New Caney ISD Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Sex With Student
Samantha Cummings had sex with a 17-year-old female student at New Caney High School.
Hallettsville Residents Encourage Council To Adopt ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ Ordinance
The mayor has called for the ordinance to be placed on next month’s agenda for discussion and action.
House Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Newly obtained records provide a closer look at the news sources Texas lawmakers are using taxpayer funds to subscribe to.
Kilgore ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Kayla O’Dell worked at Kilgore High School from August 2023 until January 2025.
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Taxpayer Alert: Is Debt on Your May Ballot?
Property taxpayers across North Texas are taking a beating due to runaway government spending and debt. Average property taxes in the DFW Metroplex rose 8 percent last year—well above the national average of 3 percent. Some homeowners have seen their property tax...
Abbott, Patrick, and Bonnen Sticking with Sales Tax Increase
Texas’ “Big Three” state leaders aren’t budging on their support for a sales tax increase, as they begin a sprint to pass a sales tax increase before the end of the legislative session just a few short weeks away. In a joint press conference Friday afternoon, Gov....
Colleyville Candidate’s Claims Questioned
A Colleyville City Council candidate’s claims of being a conservative are in question after a former councilman posted text messages that show the candidate’s staunch opposition to high-profile Texas conservatives. A series of text messages between Place 2 candidate...
Bernie Sanders Endorses Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate
Avowed socialist and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has endorsed Deborah Peoples for mayor of Fort Worth. “In Fort Worth on Saturday we can elect a true progressive for mayor,” the Democrat senator and presidential candidate said in a tweet on May 2. The...
Commentary: How One Student Group Spreads an Inspiring Pro-Life Message
On the morning of April 8, students at Southern Methodist University found a thought-provoking display on the Dallas Hall lawn upon their arrival to campus. Approximately 2,500 crosses were staked into the ground in a U-shaped pattern, with a red rose attached to each...
Gates of Ekron
A year ago I was standing in the dry creek bed in an area known as the Valley of Elah. The rumbling of trucks along a nearby Israeli highway made the spot remind me of the land my grandparents owned outside Wichita Falls along a busy farm-to-market road....
Will San Antonio’s Mayor Continue Discriminating?
San Antonio’s mayor has a history of discriminating against those he disagrees with, and now he’s seeking re-election. Mayor Ron Nirenberg is running for a second term as the Alamo City’s mayor, and he is also running from his recent actions. In March, Nirenberg voted...
Senate’s School Safety Plan Advances Despite Conservative Opposition
A bill aimed at enhancing school safety and promoting mental health in Texas’ public schools has cleared the Texas Senate, despite cautionary opposition from some grassroots conservatives. Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Texas Senate overwhelmingly approved...
Controversy Clouds Dallas’ New Anti-Worker Paid Sick Leave
Dallas City Council exploded into a firestorm of debate and accusations last week before passing an anti-worker paid sick leave mandate. The mandate requires employers to provide an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of work performed, with a maximum of 64...